Richfield, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
355 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$541 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$393 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Juniata County
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Juniata County
1
Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (72%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 27
Feb 2 8 30
Mar 3 6 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 3 5 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Monroe Twp El Sch
<1 miles, NE · 4.1star
East Juniata JSHS
5 miles, W · 3.7star
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Colleges

Susquehanna University
15 miles, E · 3.7star
Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
22 miles, E · 1.9star
Bucknell University
22 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Hospitals

Sunbury Community Hospital
22 miles, E · 3.2star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
24 miles, W · 4.1star
Evangelical Community Hospital
24 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
39 miles, S · 1.4star
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